The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72076 sells for about $185,000, or $118 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.3%), a market in balance. Homes take about 51 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 72076
The 72076 housing market remains stable with a median listing price of $185,000, reflecting its role as an affordable alternative to the broader Little Rock metro area. Market activity is largely driven by demand from military personnel and local commuters, resulting in a balanced inventory level. While year-over-year price changes are slightly negative, the market maintains consistent sales volume.
This ZIP is well-suited for military families, first-time homebuyers, and commuters seeking more affordable housing options compared to the central Little Rock core.
Median prices moved down 0.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 51 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
20% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 18.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 72076, Pulaski County AR
Crime rates in the Jacksonville/Gravel Ridge area are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, which has seen ongoing efforts to improve academic performance and facilities.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity, with flood risk varying by proximity to local drainage basins.
Economic momentum is tied to the proximity of the Little Rock Air Force Base, which serves as a major anchor employer and driver of local housing demand.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Disabled Veteran Total Property Tax Exemption: Provides a 100% exemption from all ad valorem real property taxes on the principal homestead. Formula: Net Ad Valorem Tax Due = $0.00. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Senior and Disabled Assessment Freeze: Freezes the assessed taxable value of the homestead at the prevailing assessed value at the time the owner becomes eligible or purchases the property. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas State Homestead Property Tax Credit: Provides a direct reduction against ad valorem property taxes up to $350.00 (increased to $350 by Act 655 of 2009; further statutory increases may apply up to $425 depending on legislative session). Formula: Final Tax Due = max($0, Gross Ad Valorem Tax - Homestead Credit). State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Amendment 79 Assessment Growth Caps (Assessment Limitation): Caps annual assessed value growth following a countywide reappraisal: homestead parcel taxable assessments cannot increase by more than 5% per year, and non-homestead residential parcel taxable assessments cannot increase by more than 10% per year until taxable assessment reaches… State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment Ratio and Valuation: Imposes an ad valorem property tax based on a uniform statutory assessment ratio of 20% of true market value.
Residents primarily commute via US Highway 67/167, providing a direct corridor to North Little Rock and downtown Little Rock employment centers.
The area features access to local parks and community centers, with proximity to the larger recreational amenities of the Little Rock metro area.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by military personnel and commuters, with moderate vacancy pressure.
The economy is heavily influenced by the Little Rock Air Force Base and the surrounding logistics and service sectors in the North Little Rock metro area.
The area is served by major highway corridors including US-67/167, facilitating regional transit.
Development is focused on residential infill and support services for the military base population.
Pulaski County assesses property based on market value with periodic reappraisals to ensure tax equity.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes and municipal service fees typical of Pulaski County jurisdictions.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and hail exposure.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ZCTA-level ACS tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Major regional anchor and employer.
Provides various community sports and green space facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.